Summary
On October 8, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Hoyer Law Group, a U.S.-based law firm specializing in employment legal services. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Hoyer Law Group |
| Domain | N/A |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | October 8, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
Hoyer Law Group is known for its advocacy in employment law, providing services for victims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. The Akira group, identified as the perpetrator, is notorious for its sophisticated ransomware operations targeting high-value enterprises.
To proactively respond to such threats, organizations must prioritize darkweb monitoring to detect any potential leaks early. Utilizing tools like the email breach checker available at MSP DarkIntel can help companies monitor for breaches and protect their sensitive data.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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